Resistor is an intriguing narrative racing game that has vehicular combat, a slick art style, and is developed by a new game studio founded by the creator of some excellent Team Fortress 2 shorts. The game is set in the year 2060, where nation states have been destroyed and corporation-controlled city-states remain. In order to live in a city instead of the desert wastes, one needs a “city pass” – and winning a series of death races is one way to get one. The protagonist of Resistor, Aster, wants to win the championship to win healthcare for her sick mother. The Steam page raises the question of whether life beneath the glossy veneer of Ethan Dekker’s corporate utopia is as idyllic as it seems.
The Mechanics of Resistor
In Resistor, players can drive around the desert wastes in between races and use the spoils of their victories to upgrade their base and expand their territory. They can also recruit a team to race with them and build relationships with other characters to improve their performance together in races, Fire Emblem-style. The game makes use of vehicular combat, and players will need to use their combat skills to overcome challenges and opponents.
The Development of Resistor
Resistor is being developed by Long Way Home, a new studio founded or co-founded by McVee, who previously directed cinematics for games such as the Mass Effect series and Star Wars: The Old Republic. McVee’s work can also be seen in the Source engine, where she created beautifully edited trailers for mods like NeoTokyo and shorts for Team Fortress 2 such as Practical Problems and End Of The Line. The latter became the foundation for a community item pack for Team Fortress 2 itself. The development team is eager to create an immersive and engaging world for players to explore and experience.
Despite the lack of a release date, Resistor has already generated a lot of buzz among gamers. The game promises to be a unique and exciting experience for players who are looking for something new and engaging. With its intriguing narrative, vehicular combat, and slick art style, Resistor is definitely a game to watch out for.
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